Chicken liver vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken liver and pork hock
- Chicken liver is higher than pork hock in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 670% more than pork hock.
- Chicken liver contains 588 times more folate than pork hock. While chicken liver contains 588µg of folate, pork hock contains only 1µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pork hock is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +688.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +395% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1059.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2514.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +784.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1711.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1232.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3151% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.198g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 0.51µg | 670% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 23µg | 364% |
| Folate | 588µg | 1µg | 147% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.068mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 0.344mg | 118% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 1.14mg | 98% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 89mg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.064mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 1.1mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 26.3µg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.082mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 1050mg | 43% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 60mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.08mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 5.134g | 10% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 10.54g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 3.231g | 8% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 19.11g | 4% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 171kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.38mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 1.198g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | 0.042g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | 0.986g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
387%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 256mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.668g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)